Bauhinia variegata (Orchid tree) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Bauhinia variegata (Orchid tree) — family Bignoniacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 57 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 131 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Cancer : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Mitomycine-like.
   According to Chan Ys (2015): The lectin may have potential in aiding cancer treatments,. It exhibited anti-proliferative activity on nasopharyngeal carcinoma HONE1 cells with an IC50 of 12.8 μM after treatment for 48 h. According to Author (2017): wt were given orally along with cyclophosphamide (chemotherapeutic drug) for 40 days for exploring antitumor activity against melanoma tumor (B16F10) in C57BL mice.
2. Thyroid dysfunction : Plant part used: Bark. Documented pharmacological profile: Levothyrox-like.
   According to DIWANE CM (2026): Hormonal imbalance, oxidative stress, & pharmacological disruptions can be caused by thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, which also modify metabolic processes. Aim :To investigate the antioxidative & histology beneficial properties of Bauhinia variegata ethanolic bark extract, & to examine its modulatory effect on PTU- induced hypothyroidism in Wistar rats that are albino. According to Singh P (2021): In Ayurveda Galganda & Gandmala are co-related with the disorder caused by Thyroid gland dysfunction.
3. Hypercholesterolaemia, hyperlipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia : Plant part used: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Fenofibrate-like.
   According to Kumar D (2011): The present study focusses on the anti-hyperlipidemic activity of fractions of total methanol extract of leaves of Bauhinia variegata against Triton WR-1339 induced hyperlipidemia in rats. Hyperlipidemia is the greatest risk factor of coronary heart disease. According to Prashah Y (2010): Hence this study is emphasized to explore the effect of EEBV 200 & 400mg/kg, p.o on energy balance disorders like, obesity, hyperphagia, hyperglycaemia & hyperlipidemia.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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